Gong, US

Bangjian Gong, Andover, MA US

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20080249287

Refolding Transforming Growth Factor Beta Family Proteins - Compositions and methods for folding proteins belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily are disclosed. The compositions and methods allow for the folding of such proteins when produced in an expression system that does not yield a properly folded, biologically active product.

10-09-2008

20140322752

REFOLDING TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR BETA FAMILY PROTEINS - Compositions and methods for folding proteins belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily are disclosed. The compositions and methods allow for the folding of such proteins when produced in an expression system that does not yield a properly folded, biologically active product.

10-30-2014

Baoqing Gong, Shoreline, WA US

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20090099183

PYRIMIDINES AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to pyrimidines and uses thereof, including to inhibit lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) activity and/or proliferation of cells such as tumor-cells.

04-16-2009

20100189726

LPAAT-BETA INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to triazines and the use thereof to inhibit lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) activity. The invention further relates to methods of treating cancer using said triazines. The invention also relates to methods for screening for LPAAT-β activity.

Polyolefin Adhesive Compositions And Articles Made Therefrom - Embodiments of the present invention relate to article comprising 1) a functionalized component, 2) tackifier, and 3) an olefin polymer comprising one or more C3 to C40 olefins, optionally one or more diolefins, and less than 5 mole % of ethylene having a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more, a branching index (g′) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer; and an Mw of 100,000 or less; where the functional component is selected from the group consisting of functionalized polymers, functionalized oligomers and beta nucleating agents; and where the Gardner color of the adhesive does not change by more than 7 Gardner units when the adhesive has been heat aged at 180° C. for 48 hours as compared to the Gardner color of the unaged composition.

03-25-2010

Patent applications by Caiguo Gong, Pearland, TX US

Chen Gong, New York, NY US

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20110010600

LDPC Hard Decision Decoder for High-Speed Wireless Data Communications - A method for low-density parity-check hard decision decoding includes computing, for every decoding iteration, a discrepancy of extrinsic messages responsive to channel inputs of a receiver, performing a flipping of the channel inputs responsive to a comparison of the discrepancy of extrinsic messages to a flipping threshold, the flipping threshold for each decoding iteration being determined based on a threshold computation responsive to a channel error probability estimation in a first iteration of a decoding of the channel inputs, and check node decoding responsive to the flipping of channel inputs

01-13-2011

20110093760

Message-Wise Unequal Error Protection - Message-wise unequal error protection is provided using codeword flipping to separate special and ordinary codewords without discarding any codewords. Special messages are encoded to ensure the codeword weight is less than a certain threshold weight. Ordinary messages are encoded to ensure the codeword weight is greater than the threshold weight. The bits of the codeword are flipped to enforce the weight criterion. Ordinary and special messages are encoded using different encodings to provide different levels of error protection. Upon receipt, codewords are separated into special and ordinary codewords for appropriate decoding. If a codeword is of indeterminate type, it is iteratively processed as both a special codeword and an ordinary codeword. The decoding result of each process is periodically checked to determine which decoding result satisfies decoding criteria.

04-21-2011

Cuiling (sue) Gong, Plano, TX US

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20100053477

Spatial Light Modulator Sub-Pixel Architecture and Method - A semiconductor device comprises an array of individually controllable image pixels arranged in a plurality of reset groups. Each of the image pixels in the array of individually controllable image pixels has a one-to-one correspondence with at least one memory cell in an array of memory cells. The semiconductor device further comprises a plurality of sub-pixel sets, wherein each sub-pixel in the plurality of sub-pixel sets is a micromirror, and wherein each of the image pixels comprises a sub-pixel set.

SERUM AMYLOID A PROTEIN IN INFLAMMATION AND OBESITY - The present invention relates to the discovery that acute-phase serum amyloid protein A (A-SAA) is a biomarker for obesity and certain abnormal conditions. The present invention, therefore, provides methods of diagnosing obesity or an abnormal condition in a subject The present invention also provides methods of monitoring the progression of obesity or an abnormal condition in a subject. The present invention also relates to treating obesity or an abnormal condition comprising reducing the levels of active SAA1 and/or SAA2 in a subject in need thereof.

11-12-2009

20090317393

METHOD OF MODIFYING GLUCOSE ACTIVITY USING POLYPEPTIDES SELECTIVELY EXPRESSED IN FAT TISSUE - Isolated omentin polypeptides that selectively express in omental fat tissue and methods for the use of the polypeptides. The polypeptides can be used in a method for modifying insulin action and/or glucose metabolism in an animal. The polypeptides can be used to promote glucose uptake by animal adipocytes and other cells, tissues, and/or organs. The polypeptides can also used to provide a therapeutic treatment for diseases of or related to glucose metabolism and adipose tissues. The polypeptides are also incorporated into diagnostic tests and testing kits for diagnosing or detecting a disease or condition involving animal tissue that contains, uses, or expresses the polypeptide in an animal suspected of having the disease or condition.

12-24-2009

20100021900

USE OF OMENTIN 1 AND OMENTIN 2 IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE - The present invention is directed to methods of diagnosing a disease or predicting an increased risk of a disease, such as obesity, obesity-dependent subacute inflammation, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and a metabolic disease, by determining the levels of omentin 1 and 2 protein in a subject, or by determining the levels of omentin 1 and 2 gene expression in a subject. The present invention is also directed to methods of disease treatment using omentin 1 protein and omentin 2 protein.

01-28-2010

Patent applications by Da-Wei Gong, Olney, MD US

Excimer Gong US

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20090085600

Method and System for Derivation of Breakdown Voltage for MOS Integrated Circuit Devices - A method and system for multi-point (e.g., double-point) GOI test that can efficiently judge failure modes by testing only two points. We can measure leakage currents at only two voltages, which are the cut points of mode A-B and B-C, instead of the whole ramped voltages to save time and cost with the same test effectiveness according to a specific embodiment. By correlating leakage current at extrinsic field to the breakdown voltage, we can also evaluate the intrinsic reliability even if the samples are not subjected to actual breakdown according to a specific embodiment.

04-02-2009

Frank Gong, Syosset, NY US

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20100081309

SEALED, SOLDERLESS I/O CONNECTOR - A sealed, solderless I/O connector for allowing the connection of cables or desk accessories to a mobile communication device while providing a weather tight seal allowing the use of the mobile communication device outdoors. The sealed, solderless I/O connector provides for greater tolerance of mechanical stress due to vibration or dropping because the contact points between the connector and the printed circuit board accomplished with a “U” shaped spring contact. The sealed, solderless I/O connector also provides a locking mechanism to prevent unintended detachment of the cable or desk accessory.

04-01-2010

20110049243

HANDLE AND ACTIVATION ASSEMBLY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A scanning assembly is disclosed. The scanning assembly comprises a mobile electronic device comprising an optical sensor, the mobile electronic device adapted to perform a scanning operation, and a trigger assembly. The trigger assembly comprises a handle member adapted to be releasably coupled to the mobile electronic device, the handle member comprising a light source, and a switch assembly adapted to receive input from an operator of the trigger assembly, wherein the light source is adapted to emit a light signal in response to manipulation of the switch assembly, and wherein the mobile electronic device is adapted to perform the scanning operation in response to receiving the light signal with the optical sensor.

03-03-2011

20120325635

TAMPER-RESISTANT KEYPAD FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A tamper-resistant keypad is described. The keypad includes a keycap for actuation by a user. An actuator includes a first end that is coupled to the keycap. A frame having an aperture is adapted to receive the actuator such that the second end of the actuator is captured by the frame. The actuator is prevented from being removed from the frame.

12-27-2012

Patent applications by Frank Gong, Syosset, NY US

Gangli Gong, Elmhurst, NY US

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20120029022

Potent Non-Urea Inhibitors Of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase - The present invention relates to compounds that exhibit vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the activity of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). The present invention is also directed to methods of identifying such compounds, and use of such compounds for the treatment of diseases related to dysfunction of vasodilation, inflammation, and/or endothelial cells. In particular non-limiting embodiments, components of the invention may be used to treat hypertension.

02-02-2012

20140349368

POTENT NON-UREA INHIBITORS OF SOLUBLE EPOXIDE HYDROLASE - The present invention relates to compounds that exhibit vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the activity of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). The present invention is also directed to methods of identifying such compounds, and use of such compounds for the treatment of diseases related to dysfunction of vasodilation, inflammation, and/or endothelial cells. In particular non-limiting embodiments, components of the invention may be used to treat hypertension.

11-27-2014

Gangli Gong, Little Neck, NY US

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20110071124

Compounds that Inhibit Production of sAPPB and AB and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to compounds with activity as inhibitors of sAPPβ and Aβ production, and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and pharmaceutical compositions containing such candidate compounds.

03-24-2011

20120064099

COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT NFKB AND BACE1 ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to compounds with activity as BACE1 and NFκB modulators, and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The present invention is also directed to the treatment of diseases related to dysfunction of cell proliferation, the immune system and/or inflammation using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions containing such candidate compounds.

03-15-2012

20140275165

COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT NFkB AND BACE1 ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to compounds with activity as BACE1 and NFκB modulators, and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The present invention is also directed to the treatment of diseases related to dysfunction of cell proliferation, the immune system and/or inflammation using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions containing such candidate compounds.

Huiling Gong, Nashua, NH US

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20090063516

Load on demand network analysis - Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with load on demand network analysis are described. One method embodiment includes accessing a network analysis request and data associated with a set of network partitions associated with a network. The request describes a function to be performed on the network. A set of partitions subdivides the network and a data model stores data describing the network and its partitions. Thus, the example method may include identifying a member of the set of network partitions associated with the network analysis request and selectively loading data associated that member. The method may then perform the network analysis function on the data associated with the member rather than on data describing the entire network.

03-05-2009

20110170428

NETWORK BUFFER - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with generating a network buffer are provided. A network data model is input that includes a set of network elements, such as nodes and links, and respective costs associated with respective network elements. A center network element around which to generate the network buffer and an offset cost to define a boundary of the network buffer are also input. A network buffer is generated by determining a buffer coverage and cost. The network buffer is made up of a set of buffer network elements located within the offset cost with respect to the center network element. The cost for each buffer network element is determined as the cost associated with travelling a path with minimum cost from the center network element to the corresponding buffer network element. The buffer coverage and costs are output for subsequent analysis.

07-14-2011

Jianlin Gong, Wayland, MA US

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20100247562

Complexes Derived from Heterohybrid Cells and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates, generally, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) and HSP complexes recovered from heterohybrid cells that are generated from the fusion of a first type of cell (Type I) with a second type of cell (Type II). In further embodiments, the present invention relates to preparing HSPs and/or HSP complexes recovered from heterohybrid, and to methods to treat and/or prevent diseases, such as cancer and infectious diseases by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a HSP and/or HSP complex recovered from heterohybrid cells that are generated from the fusion of a first type of cell (Type I) with a second type of cell (Type II).

09-30-2010

Jianmin Gong, Blacksburg, VA US

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20120300210

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ON-LINE, REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL GASES DISSOLVED IN TRANSFORMER OIL - An inspection probe for directly measuring a transmission spectrum of a solvent oil in a transformer includes a tube having a plurality of apertures spaced along a side of the tube to allow oil to pass therethrough, and first and second optical collimators disposed at opposing ends of the tube. The first and second collimators are aligned by the tube such that incident light is transmitted through the first collimator, the tube, and the second collimator to a spectrometer

11-29-2012

Jie Gong, Pittsburgh, PA US

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20090073858

HAMR Recording Head Having A Sloped Wall Pole - An apparatus includes a waveguide having an end adjacent to an air bearing surface, first and second poles positioned on opposite sides of the waveguide, and wherein the first pole includes a first portion spaced from the waveguide and a second portion extending from the first portion to the air bearing surface, with the second portion being structured such that an end of the second portion is closer to the waveguide than the first portion.

03-19-2009

20120314547

HAMR Recording Head Having a Sloped Wall Pole - An apparatus includes a waveguide having an end adjacent to an air bearing surface, first and second poles positioned on opposite sides of the waveguide, and wherein the first pole includes a first portion spaced from the waveguide and a second portion extending from the first portion to the air bearing surface, with the second portion being structured such that an end of the second portion is closer to the waveguide than the first portion.

12-13-2012

Jie Gong, Eden Prairie, MN US

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20090279206

FABRICATION OF TRAPEZOIDAL POLE FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING - A method for forming a magnetic write pole with a trapezoidal cross-section is described. The method consists of first forming a magnetic seedlayer on a base followed by depositing a removable material layer on the seedlayer, and then a resist layer on the removable material layer. A trench is then formed in the resist, and the resist is heated to cause the cross-sectional profile of the trench to assume a trapezoidal shape. The resist is then capped with another resist layer and further heated to cause the width of the trapezoidal trench to become narrower. The cap layer and removable material layer at the bottom of the trench are then removed and the trench filled with magnetic material by electroplating. The resist and seedlayer external to the trench are finally removed to form a write pole with a trapezoidal cross-section.

11-12-2009

20100247960

PATTERNED ECC AND GRADIENT ANISOTROPY MEDIA THROUGH ELECTRODEPOSITION - An electrodeposited magnetic recording medium having multiple coercivity values is disclosed. In some embodiments, layers having different coercivity levels may be separated by exchange coupled composites and in other embodiments a range of coercivity levels are deposited in a gradient fashion. In some embodiments, the layers with multiple coercivity values comprise bit patterned media islands formed from a photoresist.

09-30-2010

20100273026

Patterned Magnetic Recording Media By Selective Anodic Removal Of An Element - A patterned magnetic recording media and method thereof is provided. A recording layer comprises a continuous surface of more-noble elements and less-noble elements, such as CoXYZ, wherein X can be Pt, Pd, Ru, Rh, Ir, Os, or Au, wherein Y can be null or Cr, and wherein Z can be null, Cu, Ta, Ti, O, B, Ag, or TiO

10-28-2010

20110171425

FORMATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA BY SELECTIVE ANODIC REMOVAL FOLLOWED BY TARGETED TRENCH BACKFILL - A method is disclosed for defining discrete magnetic and non-magnetic regions on the magnetic film layer of a storage media substrate. The method applies anodic oxidation of a cobalt-containing magnetic film layer to remove cobalt, followed by controlled deposition of a non-magnetic matrix into the regions where the cobalt has been removed. Deposition may either be electrodeposition, collimated vacuum deposition, or other methods depending upon the composition of the non-magnetic matrix being deposited. The method may be performed in a single electrochemical cell.

07-14-2011

20130010387

POLE FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING - A method for forming a magnetic write pole with a trapezoidal cross-section is described. The method consists of first forming a magnetic seedlayer on a base followed by depositing a removable material layer on the seedlayer, and then a resist layer on the removable material layer. A trench is then formed in the resist, and the resist is heated to cause the cross-sectional profile of the trench to assume a trapezoidal shape. The resist is then capped with another resist layer and further heated to cause the width of the trapezoidal trench to become narrower. The cap layer and removable material layer at the bottom of the trench are then removed and the trench filled with magnetic material by electroplating. The resist and seedlayer external to the trench are finally removed to form a write pole with a trapezoidal cross-section.

01-10-2013

20130186765

ELECTRODEPOSITION METHODS - Methods of depositing a magnetic material on a substrate, the methods including placing a substrate in an plating solution, the plating solution including an additive selected from malonic acid derivatives; β-diketones and β-diketone derivatives; and C

07-25-2013

20130202915

FORMATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA BY SELECTIVE ANODIC REMOVAL FOLLOWED BY TARGETED TRENCH BACKFILL - A method is disclosed for defining discrete magnetic and non-magnetic regions on the magnetic film layer of a storage media substrate. The method applies anodic oxidation of a cobalt-containing magnetic film layer to remove cobalt, followed by controlled deposition of a non-magnetic matrix into the regions where the cobalt has been removed. Deposition may either be electrodeposition, collimated vacuum deposition, or other methods depending upon the composition of the non-magnetic matrix being deposited. The method may be performed in a single electrochemical cell.

08-08-2013

20130286804

HEAT ASSISTED MAGNETIC RECORDING HEADS HAVING BILAYER HEAT SINKS - Disclosed herein is an apparatus that includes a near field transducer positioned adjacent to an air bearing surface of the apparatus; a first magnetic pole; and a heat sink positioned between the first magnetic pole and the near field transducer, wherein the heat sink includes a first and second portion, with the first portion being adjacent the near field transducer and the second portion being adjacent the first magnetic pole, the first portion including a plasmonic material, and the second portion including a diffusion blocking material.

Jie Gong, Atlanta, GA US

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20120111115

Non-Contact Microelectronic Device Inspection Systems And Methods - Non-contact microelectronic device inspection systems and methods are discussed and provided. Some embodiments include a method of generating a virtual reference device (or chip). This approach uses a statistics to find devices in a sample set that are most similar and then averages their time domain signals to generate the virtual reference. Signals associated with the virtual reference can then be correlated with time domain signals obtained from the packages under inspection to obtain a quality signature. Defective and non-defective devices are separated by estimating a beta distribution that fits a quality signature histogram of inspected packages and determining a cutoff threshold for an acceptable quality signature. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

05-10-2012

Jing Gong, Manvel, TX US

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20100104511

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING CHELATOR-ANTIBODY CONJUGATES - Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include a chelator and an antibody directed against a phosphorylation site of a protein, wherein the antibody is conjugated to the chelator to form a chelator-antibody conjugate. For example, the antibody may recognize a phosphorylated tyrosine residue or a phosphorylated serine residue of a cell surface receptor. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing a radiolabeled chelator-antibody conjugate, wherein the antibody is directed against a phosphorylation site of a protein. Also disclosed are methods for imaging a site in a subject that involve administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition that includes a valent metal ion-labeled chelator-antibody conjugate, wherein the antibody is an antibody directed against a phosphorylation site of a protein, and detecting a radioactive signal from the site in the subject following administration of an effective amount of the composition. The method of imaging can be applied in diagnosing a tumor, such as a tumor that can be responsive to therapy using a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and in the treatment of a tumor, such as by targeting therapy to cell surface receptors that include phosphorylation sites.

04-29-2010

Jiong Gong, Lafayette, CO US

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20090161752

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING SWITCH BROADCAST TELEVISION - A method and system of providing switched broadcasting of content to a number of consumers. The content may be transmitted in pieces over broadcast and switched transmission tiers. The broadcast tier being characterized by the continuous transmission of content and the switched tier being characterized by on demand or request based transmission of content.

06-25-2009

20090165064

System for Updating Channel Lineup for Broadcasting and Switched Digital Broadcasting Services - In a system that is capable of operating in a broadcast mode and a switched mode, it is advantageous to be able to shift program delivery between the two modes. Thus when one video program is being delivered to at least a first customer in a first mode, this program may be delivered to at least a second customer in a second mode that is different from the first mode. In this manner, the video program that is being delivered to first customer will be maintained in the original mode while new requests for this program will be served in a different mode until the delivery of the program to the first customer has been completed. In other words, legacy program delivery is maintained until the program delivery has been completed or otherwise terminated, while delivery of the program in response to new requests for the same program will be delivered in a different mode instead.

06-25-2009

Kening Gong, Bartlesville, OK US

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20120108860

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY PYROLYSIS OIL FROM BIOMASS - This invention relates to a process to utilize a torrefaction pretreatment step for biomass pyrolysis process. This pretreatment improves the quality of the pyrolysis oil by reducing acidity. The inventive process shows that as a pretreatment to pyrolysis, resulting pyrolysis oil obtained from torrefied biomass has approximately 25% lower acetic acid than that from untorrefied biomass pyrolysis oil.

05-03-2012

20120116135

HEAT INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY PYROLYSIS OIL FROM BIOMASS - This invention discloses a heat integrated and energy saving process for producing high quality pyrolysis oil from biomass by utilizing a torrefaction pretreatment step for biomass pyrolysis processing wherein the pretreatment step improves the quality of the pyrolysis oil by reducing acidity. This invention further utilizes the gaseous product of the torrefaction step through a combustion process for heat production and recovery.

05-10-2012

20120160741

INTEGRATED FCC BIOMASS PYROLYSIS/UPGRADING - Integrating a biomass pyrolysis and upgrading process into a fluid catalytic cracking unit. The process uses conventional FCC feed and a mixture of a solvent and biomass to produce upgraded fuel products. A slurry stream composed of solid biomass particles and a solvent is fed into an FCC riser through a slurry pump to achieve biomass pyrolysis and in situ pyrolysis oil upgrading. The catalytic cracking of the conventional petroleum feed also occurs in the riser.

06-28-2012

20130327626

CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN AN AUGER REACTOR - The present invention relates generally to the thermal conversion of biomass. Processes are disclosed for converting algal biomass to condensable vapor intermediates such as pyrolysis oil by means of pyrolysis in a reactor comprising at least one auger. The intermediates may be further processed for production of renewable hydrocarbon fuels. The disclosed processes assist in preventing premature devolatization of algal biomass during pyrolysis, thereby increasing efficiency and commercial feasibility.

12-12-2013

20130327627

CATALYTIC BIOMASS PYROLYSIS IN AN AUGER REACTOR - The present invention relates generally to the thermal conversion of biomass. Processes are disclosed for converting biomass to condensable vapor intermediates such as pyrolysis oil by means of catalytic pyrolysis in a reactor comprising at least one auger, where the catalyst also comprises a heat carrier. The intermediates produced may be further processed for production of renewable hydrocarbon fuels.

12-12-2013

20140341784

INTEGRATED FCC BIOMASS PYROLYSIS/UPGRADING - Integrating a biomass pyrolysis and upgrading process into a fluid catalytic cracking unit. The process uses conventional FCC feed and a mixture of a solvent and biomass to produce upgraded fuel products. A slurry stream composed of solid biomass particles and a solvent is fed into an FCC riser through a slurry pump to achieve biomass pyrolysis and in situ pyrolysis oil upgrading. The catalytic cracking of the conventional petroleum feed also occurs in the riser.

11-20-2014

Patent applications by Kening Gong, Bartlesville, OK US

Kitty L. Gong, Macomb, MI US

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20120076960

EMBLEM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - An emblem assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle includes a first element and a second element. The first element is configured for attachment to the vehicle and has a first surface and a second surface recessed from the first surface. The second element is configured for attachment to the first element and has a third surface, a fourth surface spaced apart from the third surface, and a fifth surface extending between the third and fourth surfaces, wherein the fifth surface is spaced apart from the second surface to define a channel therebetween. The assembly includes a first coating disposed on the third surface and a tape disposed in contact with at least a portion of each of the second surface, the first coating, and the fifth surface to thereby fill at least a portion of the channel. A method of forming the assembly is also disclosed.

03-29-2012

20130126078

METHOD OF FORMING AN ARTICLE ATTACHABLE TO AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF A VEHICLE - A method of forming an article attachable to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes heating a thermoplastic system to form a preform. The preform has a first surface having an initial distinctness of image and an initial gloss, and a second surface spaced opposite from the first. The method also includes disposing the preform between a mold surface and a pressure surface spaced apart from the mold surface so that the first surface faces the mold surface, and the second surface faces the pressure surface. Further, the first surface and the mold surface define a first cavity therebetween, and the second surface and the pressure surface define a second cavity therebetween. After disposing, the method includes conforming the first surface to the mold surface to thereby form the article, wherein the article has the initial distinctness of image and the initial gloss.

05-23-2013

20130177729

ARTICLE ATTACHABLE TO AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE ARTICLE - A method of forming an article attachable to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes heating a thermoplastic system to form a workpiece. The thermoplastic system includes a substrate having an end surface, and a film disposed on the substrate and having a distal surface adjoining the end surface. The workpiece has a first surface adjoining the distal surface to define a distal edge, and a second surface spaced opposite the first surface and adjoining the end surface to define a proximal edge between the second and end surfaces. The method includes disposing the workpiece between a mold surface and a pressure surface. After disposing, the method includes conforming the first surface to one of the pressure and mold surfaces to form a preform, and depositing an injection-moldable polymer onto the preform to form a protective layer thereon that contacts and covers the distal surface. An article is also disclosed.

07-11-2013

20130196089

EMBLEM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A method of forming an emblem assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle includes positioning a mask adjacent and in contact with a second element so that the mask covers only a selected portion of the second element and does not cover an exposed portion of the second element. The method includes vacuum metalizing a first coating onto only the exposed portion, wherein the first coating has a distal edge surface abutting the mask, and, after vacuum metalizing, removing the mask from the second element to uncover the selected portion. The method includes depositing a back coating onto only the first coating and the selected portion to thereby wrap the back coating around the distal edge surface, and, after depositing, inserting the second element into a first element configured for attachment to the vehicle so that the first coating does not contact the first element to form the assembly.

Leon Gong, Austin, TX US

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20090292743

MODELING USER ACCESS TO COMPUTER RESOURCES - Embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting changes in behavior of authorized users of computer resources and reporting the detected changes to the relevant individuals. The method includes evaluating actions performed by each user against user behavioral models and business rules. As a result of the analysis, a subset of users may be identified and reported as having unusual or suspicious behavior. In response, the management may provide feedback indicating that the user behavior is due to the normal expected business needs or that the behavior warrants further review. The management feedback is available for use by machine learning algorithms to improve the analysis of user actions over time. Consequently, investigation of user actions regarding computer resources is facilitated and data loss is prevented more efficiently relative to the prior art approaches with only minimal disruption to the ongoing business processes.

11-26-2009

20090293121

DEVIATION DETECTION OF USAGE PATTERNS OF COMPUTER RESOURCES - Embodiments of the invention provide a method for detecting changes in behavior of authorized users of computer resources and reporting the detected changes to the relevant individuals. The method includes evaluating actions performed by each user against user behavioral models and business rules. As a result of the analysis, a subset of users may be identified and reported as having unusual or suspicious behavior. In response, the management may provide feedback indicating that the user behavior is due to the normal expected business needs or that the behavior warrants further review. The management feedback is available for use by machine learning algorithms to improve the analysis of user actions over time. Consequently, investigation of user actions regarding computer resources is facilitated and data loss is prevented more efficiently relative to the prior art approaches with only minimal disruption to the ongoing business processes.

11-26-2009

20140279827

FLOATING TIME DIMENSION DESIGN - A method, system, and computer program product for managing time dimension tables are disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises providing an intelligent time dimension agent application and optimizing a time dimension table by the intelligent time dimension agent based upon changing data in associated fact tables. In a second aspect, the system comprises a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory includes an application which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to carry out the steps of the method. In a third aspect, the computer program product comprises a non-transitory computer readable medium having a computer readable program recorded thereon, wherein the computer readable program, when executed on a computer device, causes the computer device to carry out the steps of the method.

09-18-2014

Ling Gong, Houston, TX US

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20120103244

Truss Cable Semi-submersible Floater for Offshore Wind Turbines and Construction Methods - Truss cable semi-submersible floater for offshore wind turbines and construction methods are provided. A floating system includes a hull, a tensioned cable system, and a tower. The hull includes vertical buoyant columns with one column at the center of the pattern, larger size column base tanks, and a truss system, all of which are coupled to each other for supporting the tower and wind turbines. The column can be made of hybrid materials, including steel and composite-concrete. The steel section and the composite-concrete section of the column can be connected by grouting. The tensioned cable system including upper, lower, and diagonal tensioned cables to connect the column, the column base, and the tower to reduce the bending moments and improve stability, strength and dynamic performance of the hull structure.

05-03-2012

Lixin Gong, Seattle, WA US

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20090014015

INTRAOPERATIVE DOSIMETRY FOR PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY USING TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND AND X-RAY FLUOROSCOPY - While performing prostate brachytherapy in which radioactive seeds are implanted into the prostate, both X-ray and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) data are collected. The X-ray data indicate all of the implanted seeds, but not their relative position within the prostate. The TRUS data correspond to both axial and longitudinal ultrasound images. A subset of the implanted seeds can be automatically (or manually) detected in the TRUS data (using longitudinal ultrasound images), and the prostate is indicated in the TRUS data (using axial ultrasound images). Registration is performed between the X-ray and TRUS data, thereby identifying the disposition of all implanted seeds within the prostate, enabling dosimetry to be intraoperatively determined. A medical practitioner can thus determine whether and where to implant additional seeds to achieve a desired optimal dosage and do so before the prostate brachytherapy procedure is concluded.

01-15-2009

Ming Gong, Katy, TX US

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20120132437

Plunger Lift Systems and Methods - The present invention discloses apparatuses, systems, and methods for operating a gas well. Some embodiments include a plunger apparatus configured to fall through a continuous water phase (including water slugs) in a gas producing well by overcoming pressure and drag 5 forces from the water by having a sufficient mass, hydrodynamic profile, and sufficiently large area for passage of the continuous water. In one embodiment, a plunger body and plug mechanism are provided, wherein the plug mechanism has open and closed positions, which may be automatically changed or controlled by a surface or other control system, and wherein the plunger body and plug may be a physically integrated one-piece system, or an interoperable two piece system.

05-31-2012

Nan-Wei Gong, Cambridge, MA US

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20120309531

SENSING FLOOR FOR LOCATING PEOPLE AND DEVICES - A sensing floor to locate people and devices is described. In an embodiment, the sensing floor (or sensing surface), is formed from a flexible substrate on which a number of distributed sensing elements and connections between sensing elements are formed in a conductive material. In an example, these elements and connections may be printed onto the flexible substrate. The sensing floor operates in one or more modes in order to detect people in proximity to the floor. In passive mode, the floor detects signals from the environment, such as electric hum, which are coupled into a sensing element when a person stands on the sensing element. In active mode, one sensing element transmits a signal which is detected in another sensing element when a person bridges those two elements. In hybrid mode, the floor switches between passive and active mode, for example, on detection of a person in passive mode.

CAPACITIVE MORPHOLINO DIAGNOSTICS FOR ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Use of Morpholinos, a class of uncharged DNA analogues, for surface-hybridization applications. Monolayers of Morpholino probes on gold supports are fabricated with methods similar to those employed with DNA, and are used to hybridize efficiently and sequence-specifically with target strands. Hybridization-induced changes in the interfacial charge organization are analyzed with electrochemical methods and compared for Morpholino and DNA probe monolayers. Molecular mechanisms connecting surface hybridization state to the interfacial capacitance are identified and interpreted through comparison to numerical Poisson-Boltzmann calculations. Positive as well as negative capacitive responses (contrast inversion) to hybridization are possible, depending on surface populations of mobile ions as controlled by the applied potential. Quantitative comparison of surface capacitance with target coverage (targets/area) reveals a near-linear relationship, and demonstrates sensitivities (limits of quantification) in the pg mm

08-23-2012

Ping Gong, Cambridge, MA US

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20100187133

CAPACITIVE MORPHOLINO DIAGNOSTICS FOR ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Surface hybridization, a reaction in which nucleic acid molecules in solution react with nucleic acid partners immobilized on a surface, is widely practiced in life science research. In these applications the immobilized partner, or “probe”, is typically single-stranded DNA. Because DNA is strongly charged, high salt conditions are required to enable binding between analyte nucleic acids (“targets”) in solution and the DNA probes. High salt, however, compromises prospects for label-free monitoring or control of the hybridization reaction through surface electric fields, as well as stabilizes secondary structure in target species that can interfere with probe-target recognition. In this work, initial steps toward addressing these challenges are taken by introducing Morpholinos, a class of uncharged DNA analogues, for surface-hybridization applications. Monolayers of Morpholino probes on gold supports can be fabricated with methods similar to those employed with DNA, and are shown to hybridize efficiently and sequence-specifically with target strands. Hybridization-induced changes in the interfacial charge organization are analyzed with electrochemical methods and compared for Morpholino and DNA probe monolayers. Molecular mechanisms connecting surface hybridization state to the interfacial capacitance are identified and interpreted through comparison to numerical Poisson-Boltzmann calculations. Interestingly, positive as well as negative capacitive responses (contrast inversion) to hybridization are possible, depending on surface populations of mobile ions as controlled by the applied potential. Quantitative comparison of surface capacitance with target coverage (targets/area) reveals a near-linear relationship, and demonstrates sensitivities (limits of quantification) in the pg mm

07-29-2010

20130158468

DELIVERING AND/OR RECEIVING MATERIAL WITH RESPECT TO A SUBJECT SURFACE - The present invention generally relates to receiving bodily fluid through a device opening. In one aspect, the device includes a flow activator arranged to cause fluid to be released from a subject. The flow activator may be actuated in a deployment direction by a deployment actuator, which may in turn cause fluid release from a subject. The flow activator may also be moved in a retraction direction by a retraction actuator. In one aspect, the device may include a vacuum source that may help facilitate fluid flow into the opening of the device and/or may help facilitate fluid flow from the opening to a storage chamber. In one aspect, an effector may enable fluid communication between the opening and the vacuum source and may do so in response to actuation of the flow activator.

06-20-2013

Ping Gong, Melrose, MA US

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20120010529

SAMPLING DEVICES AND METHODS INVOLVING RELATIVELY LITTLE PAIN - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for delivering and/or receiving a substance or substances such as blood, from subjects, e.g., to the skin and/or from the skin. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to devices and methods for receiving blood from a subject, e.g., from the skin, using devices including a substance transfer component (which may contain, for example, one or more microneedles), and a storage chamber having an internal pressure less than atmospheric pressure prior to receiving blood. In certain embodiments, substances may be received from and/or delivered to the subject with relatively little pain. The pain may be assessed, to for example, using pain scales such as the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale. In some cases, the device may be self-contained, and in certain instances, the device can be applied to the skin, and activated to receive blood from the subject. The device, or a portion thereof, may then be processed to determine the blood and/or an analyte within the blood, alone or with an external apparatus. For example, blood may be received from the device, and/or the device may contain sensors or agents able to determine the blood and/or an analyte suspected of being contained in the blood. Other aspects of the present invention are directed at other devices for receiving blood (or other bodily fluids, e.g., interstitial fluid), kits involving such devices, methods of making such devices, methods of using such devices, and the like.

01-12-2012

20120277629

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION AND/OR MANIPULATION OF BLOOD SPOTS OR OTHER BODILY FLUIDS - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for receiving blood (or other bodily fluids) from a subject, e.g., from or beneath the skin of a subject. In some cases, the blood (or other bodily fluids) may be deposited on a membrane or other substrate. For example, blood may be absorbed in a substrate, and dried in some cases to produce a dried blood spot. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to devices and methods for receiving blood from a subject, e.g., from the skin, using devices including a substance transfer component (which may contain, for example, one or more microneedles), and directing the blood on a substrate, e.g., for absorbing blood. The substrate, in some embodiments, may comprise filter paper or cotton-based paper. After absorption of some blood onto the substrate, the substrate may be removed from the device and shipped or analyzed.

11-01-2012

Ping Gong, New York, NY US

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20100035248

SURFACE-BASED NUCLEIC ACID ASSAYS EMPLOYING MORPHOLINOS - The sequence determination, detection, and quantification of nucleic acid molecules through sequence-specific binding (hybridization) on a solid support, specifically when Morpholinos are used as the surface-immobilized probe species in surface-based nucleic acid assays, and the assays as disclosed herein.

METALIZED PLASTIC ARTICLES AND METHODS THEREOF - Metalized plastic substrates, and methods thereof are provided herein. The method includes providing a plastic substrate having a plurality of accelerators dispersed in the plastic substrate. The accelerators have a formula selected from the group consisting of: CuFe

02-23-2012

Qing Gong, Cary, NC US

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20120290984

Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Data Item Interface Processing - Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for displaying a number of data items within a graphical user interface. Data items retrieved from a data store (e.g., a database) may be assigned, based on a first predetermined criterion, to first level bins. A first level bin identifier is associated with each first level bin. One or more first level bin identifiers are displayed in a list within a graphical user interface. Upon user operation on a displayed first level bin identifier associated with a particular first level bin, data items contained in the particular first level bin are displayed in the list.

11-15-2012

20130054608

Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Processing A Multi-Dimensional Data Structure - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for processing a multi-dimensional data structure. For example, systems and methods are provided for processing the multi-dimensional data structure and allowing cell selection rules related to the multi-dimensional data structure to be resolved efficiently, so that computational cost associated with processing the multi-dimensional data structure can be saved.

02-28-2013

20140279833

METHOD TO REDUCE LARGE OLAP CUBE SIZE USING CELL SELECTION RULES - Various embodiments are directed to techniques for providing one or more reduced-size rule cubes indicating cell rules. A computer-program product embodied in a machine-readable storage medium includes instructions to cause a computing device to select a cell rule to include in a rule cube based on applicability of the cell rule to a selected portion of a data cube; analyze the cell rule to identify a wildcarded dimension in a specification of cells of the data cube that are subject to the cell rule; and generate the rule cube indicating applicability of the cell rule to the selected portion of the data cube, wherein a cell of the rule cube corresponds to multiple cells of the data cube, and wherein the wildcarded dimension of the rule cube is reduced in length in comparison to a length of the wildcarded dimension of the data cube. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

09-18-2014

20140282152

LIST WITH TARGETS FOR TOUCH SCREENS - Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for increasing the accuracy with which list items may be selected on a touch screen. A machine-readable storage medium includes instructions that when executed cause a computing device to present a list of multiple list items on a touch screen, each associated with a touch area and including a presentation area and a visible target marking a location of the touch area, wherein the targets and coinciding touch areas of adjacent first and second list items are positioned at different first and second widthwise positions of the presentation areas of the first and second list items, respectively, and wherein the touch areas of each the first and second list items coincide with a portion of the presentation area of the other of the first and second list items. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

09-18-2014

20140282246

LIST FOR TOUCH SCREENS - Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for increasing the accuracy with which list items may be selected on a touch screen. A machine-readable storage medium includes instructions that when executed cause a computing device to present a list of multiple list items on a touch screen, each associated with a touch area and including a wide area marking a location of the touch area and a narrow area narrower than the wide area, the wide and narrow areas defining a presentation area wherein the wide areas of adjacent first and second list items are positioned at different first and second widthwise positions, respectively, and wherein the touch areas of the first and second list items coincide with the wide areas of the first and second list items, respectively. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

09-18-2014

Patent applications by Qing Gong, Cary, NC US

Rui Gong, Frederick, MD US

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20130189247

Multimeric Proteins Comprising Immunoglobulin Constant Domains - The present invention relate to small binding proteins comprising two or more protein domains derived from a CH2 domain or CH2-like domain of an immunoglobulin in which the CH2 domains have been altered to recognize one or more target proteins and, in some embodiments, retain, or have modified, certain secondary effector functions.

07-25-2013

Wangsong Gong, Revere, MA US

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20120000474

VESTIBULAR CANAL PLUG - An apparatus to reduce the sensitivity of the vestibular system to stimulation. The apparatus comprises a plugging device configured to constrain the movement of endolymph fluid within a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the plugging device that causes the plugging device to maintain a set actuated position.

01-05-2012

20120123383

VESTIBULAR STIMULATOR - A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease.

05-17-2012

Wei Gong, Woburn, MA US

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20120202259

METABOLIC EVOLUTION OF ESCHERICHIS COLI STRAINS THAT PRODUCE ORGANIC ACIDS - This invention relates to the metabolic evolution of a microbial organism previously optimized for producing an organic acid in commercially significant quantities under fermentative conditions using a hexose sugar as sole source of carbon in a minimal mineral medium. As a result of this metabolic evolution, the microbial organism acquires the ability to use pentose sugars derived from cellulosic materials for its growth while retaining the original growth kinetics, the rate of organic acid production and the ability to use hexose sugars as a source of carbon. This invention also discloses the genetic change in the microorganism that confers the ability to use both the hexose and pentose sugars simultaneously in the production of commercially significant quantities of organic acids.

08-09-2012

20120220000

ENGINEERING MICROBES FOR EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF CHEMICALS - This present invention relates to production of chemicals from microorganisms that have been genetically engineered and metabolically evolved. Improvements in chemical production have been established, and particular mutations that lead to those improvements have been identified. Specific examples are given in the identification of mutations that occurred during the metabolic evolution of a bacterial strain genetically engineered to produce succinic acid. This present invention also provides a method for evaluating the industrial applicability of mutations that were selected during the metabolic evolution for increased succinic acid production. This present invention further provides microorganisms engineered to have mutations that are selected during metabolic evolution and contribute to improved production of succinic acid, other organic acids and other chemicals of commercial interest.

08-30-2012

20150044755

PRODUCTION OF MUCONIC ACID FROM GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS - This present invention is in the field of producing renewable chemical feedstocks using biocatalysts that have been genetically engineered to increase their ability to convert renewable carbon resources into useful compounds. More specifically, the present invention provides a process for producing muconic acid form renewable carbon resources using a genetically modified organism.

02-12-2015

Weibo Gong, Amherst, MA US

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20090138715

WIRELESS NETWORK SECURITY USING RANDOMNESS - The present invention provides systems and methods for securing communications in a wireless network by utilizing the inherent randomness of propagation errors to enable legitimate users to dynamically create a shared symmetric secret key. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system with two computers each having a wireless network adapter. The sending node encodes the frames, transmits the frames, determines if the frames were correctly received, retransmits the frames if they were not correctly received, stores the frames that were not retransmitted, and applies a uses the stored frames to generate a secret key. The receiving node receives the encoded frames, determines if the frames were retransmitted, stores at least one of the frames that was not retransmitted, and uses the stored frames to generate the same secret key as the receiving node.

05-28-2009

Patent applications by Weibo Gong, Amherst, MA US

Weiliang Gong, Rockville, MD US

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20110052921

REACTIVITY OF FLY ASH IN STRONGLY AKLALINE SOLUTION - Provided in one embodiment is a method of charactering a fly ash composition, comprising determining a reactivity of the fly ash composition in a solution. The applicability of the findings to low water-to-solid ratios for the process of geopolymerization for the relationship between the amounts of fly ash reacted, and the compressive strength of a geopolymer cement is also described.

03-03-2011

20110104792

LOW-TEMPERATURE SOLIDIFICATION OF RADIOACTIVE AND HAZARDOUS WASTES - Treatment of a radioactive waste stream is provided by adding sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and/or potassium hydroxide (KOH) together with a rapidly dissolving form of silica, e.g., fumed silica or fly ash. Alternatively, the fumed silica can be first dissolved in a NaOH/KOH solution, which is then combined with the waste solution. Adding a binder that can be a mixture of metakaolin (Al

05-05-2011

20120024196

TAILORED GEOPOLYMER COMPOSITE BINDERS FOR CEMENT AND CONCRETE APPLICATIONS - A geopolymer composite binder is provided herein, the composite binder including (i) at least one fly ash material having less than or equal to 15 wt % of calcium oxide; (ii) at least one gelation enhancer; and (iii) at least one hardening enhancer having a different composition from a composition of the at least one fly ash material.

02-02-2012

20120152153

GEOPOLYMER COMPOSITE FOR ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE - A geopolymer composite ultra high performance concrete (GUHPC), and methods of making the same, are provided herein, the GUHPC comprising: (a) a binder comprising one or more selected from the group consisting of reactive aluminosilicate and reactive alkali-earth aluminosilicate; (b) an alkali activator comprising an aqueous solution of metal hydroxide and metal silicate; and (c) one or more aggregate.

06-21-2012

20140264140

HIGH-STRENGTH GEOPOLYMER COMPOSITE CELLULAR CONCRETE - A composite binder comprises: one or more Class F fly ash materials, one or more gelation enhancers, and one or more hardening enhancers, wherein each of the one or more Class F fly ash materials comprises 15 wt. % or less calcium oxide, and wherein the composite binder is a Portland cement-free binder for concrete. Also provided are Geopolymer Composite Cellular Concretes (GCCCs) including the composite binder and methods of making these GCCCs.

09-18-2014

Patent applications by Weiliang Gong, Rockville, MD US

Weiyan Gong, Atlanta, GA US

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20110254533

Coaxial Illumination Of Coulter Aperture In Full Function Hematology Analyzer - A method for directly illuminating a Coulter aperture so light scattering can be incorporated into the classical Coulter aperture and 3-diff blood analyzer to realize full functional hematology analyzer by providing a flow chamber which is separated into two portions by a plate having a Coulter aperture; and using a light source to directly coaxial illuminate the Coulter aperture wherein the illuminating beam propagates in the same direction as the axis of the Coulter aperture and the cell's moving direction.

10-20-2011

Xiaoda Gong, Audubon, PA US

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20100332469

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING DATA FROM A DATABASE - Systems and methods for accessing data from a database are provided. A user selection of a database object may be received. One or more input fields for obtaining user input associated with the selected database object may be dynamically generated and presented to the user. User input associated with the selected database object may be received via the one or more generated input fields. A database query may then be generated utilizing the received user input, and the database may be queried utilizing the constructed database query.

12-30-2010

Xiaolong Gong, West Bloomfield, MI US

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20110155484

VEHICLE - The present invention pertains to a lightweight, portable, electric vehicle having a novel steering mechanism, a low profile suspension and drive mechanism, and which also provides a superior ride quality, handling, and drivability. The vehicle generally comprises a frame and at least one suspension and motor assembly. Each suspension and motor assembly includes at least one leaf spring mounted to the frame, a motor connected to the leaf spring, the motor having a drive shaft, and a wheel rotatably connected to the drive shaft. The vehicle also includes means for powering the motor and means for controlling to enable a user to drive the vehicle.

06-30-2011

Xiaoyi Gong, Ponca City, OK US

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20080199749

ORGANIC ANODES FOR HYDROCARBON FUEL CELLS - Novel anodes for hydrocarbon fuel cells are described herein. Embodiments of the anode incorporate free radical initiators to facilitate the electro-chemical reaction kinetics at the anode in hydrocarbon fuel cells. In an embodiment, an anode for a hydrocarbon fuel cell comprises an electrically conductive substrate. The anode further comprises a layer comprising a free radical initiator. The layer is applied to the electrically conductive substrate. In addition, methods of making the anodes are disclosed.

08-21-2008

20090020735

FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITION EMPLOYING OIL SAND TAILINGS - A flame retardant composition comprising at least one polymeric material and at least one inorganic filler, where at least a portion of the filler comprises particles derived from oil sand tailings. Such flame retardant composition can be employed in the manufacture and use of flame retardant plastics, fibers, and/or paints.

01-22-2009

Xiaoyi Gong, Bartlesville, OK US

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20100051558

NAPHTHENIC ACID REMOVAL PROCESS - A process is disclosed for removing naphthenic acid from a waste water stream using a composition containing a zeolite and carbon, wherein the carbon is present on the exterior surfaces and pore surfaces of the zeolite, for removal of at least a portion of the naphthenic acid from the waste water stream resulting in a treated water stream comprising less naphthenic acid than the waste water stream.

03-04-2010

20100155262

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MEASURE ELECTROCHEMICAL IMPEDANCE - An electrochemical cell apparatus and method comprising a first electrode and a second electrode wherein the area ratio between them is 15 or higher, for example a metal plate and a metal wire; wherein said first and second electrodes are made from the same material; and wherein the distance between said first electrode and said second electrode is in the range of from about 1 mm to about 1 μm is provided. Such electrochemical cell can be used to measure crude oil corrosion using an electrochemical impedance method.

06-24-2010

20100300937

NAPHTHENIC ACID REMOVAL AND CONVERSION - Methods and apparatus relate to handling of organic contaminants in aqueous streams. The methods and apparatus enable removing the contaminants, such as naphthenic acids, from the aqueous streams and then converting the contaminants into hydrocarbons. The removing and converting of the organic contaminates results in treated discharge and generation of the hydrocarbons, which add to amount of hydrocarbon recovery.

12-02-2010

Xing Gong, Pearland, TX US

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20130143227

REGULATION OF WNT/BETA-CATENIN SIGNALING - A composition and method for detecting the ability of a compound to modulate the activity of LGR4, LGR5, or LGR6 receptors in a cell. LGR4, LGR5, and LGR6 are capable of activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling system which plays essential roles in embryonic development and in the self-renewal and maintenance of adult stem cells.

Broadband Polymer Photodetectors Using Zinc Oxide Nanowire as an Electron-Transporting Layer - A polymer photodetector has an inverted device structure that includes an indium-tin-oxide (ITO) cathode that is separated from an anode by an active layer. The active layer is formed as a composite of conjugated polymers, such as PDDTT and PCBM. IN addition, a cathode buffer layer formed as an matrix of ZnO nanowires is disposed upon the ITO cathode, while a MoO

Xue-Mei Gong, Austin, TX US

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20130300467

HIGHER-ORDER PHASE NOISE MODULATOR TO REDUCE SPURS AND QUANTIZATION NOISE - A frequency synthesizer capable of generating a clock signal having reduced digital spurs and reduced jitter is described. An apparatus includes a frequency modulator configured to generate a divide control signal and a digital quantization error signal in response to a divide ratio. The apparatus includes a phase modulator configured to generate a phase error signal based on the digital quantization error signal. The phase modulator is an n-order sigma-delta modulator module, n being an integer greater than one. The apparatus may include an interpolative divider configured to generate a feedback signal in a phase-locked loop (PLL) based on an output signal of the PLL, the divide control signal, and the phase error signal. The interpolative divider may include the frequency modulator and the phase modulator. The phase modulator may have a unity gain signal transfer function.

11-14-2013

20140055179

INTERPOLATIVE DIVIDER LINEARITY ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES - A flexible clock synthesizer technique includes generating a phase interpolator calibration signal to adjust a phase interpolator output signal generated by a phase interpolator of an interpolative divider. The phase interpolator is responsive to a phase interpolator control code and an output signal of a fractional-N divider of the interpolative divider. The phase interpolator calibration signal is based on an error signal indicative of a phase interpolator error. The error signal may indicate a phase relationship between a reference clock signal and a feedback clock signal of a PLL. The interpolative divider may be coupled in a feedback path of the PLL. The PLL may receive a reference clock signal and the feedback clock signal may be an adjusted phase interpolator output signal. The phase interpolator calibration signal may be a phase interpolator offset code corresponding to the phase interpolator control code or a phase interpolator gain signal.

02-27-2014

20140118172

MODIFIED FIRST-ORDER NOISE-SHAPING DYNAMIC-ELEMENT-MATCHING TECHNIQUE - A technique includes selectively enabling a first sequence of unit elements of a plurality of unit elements of a digital-to-analog converter to convert a digital code to a plurality of analog signals in response to a plurality of control signals. Individual control signals of the plurality of control signals and individual analog signals of the plurality of analog signals correspond to respective unit elements of the plurality of unit elements. The technique includes generating the plurality of control signals based on the digital code, a random digital code having a number of bits based on a feedback signal, and an indicator of a second sequence of unit elements of the plurality of unit elements enabled in response to a prior digital code.

05-01-2014

Xun Gong, Oviedo, FL US

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20100321191

CERAMIC SENSORS FOR WIRELESS HIGH-TEMPERATURE SENSING - A RF resonator for sensing a physical or an environmental parameter includes a substrate having a substrate surface. A polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) element is positioned on or within the substrate surface. The RF resonator has a resonant frequency that changes as a function of the physical or environmental parameter. A system for wirelessly sensing at least one physical or environmental parameter includes at least one RF resonator and a wireless RF reader located remotely from the RF resonator for transmitting a wide-band RF interrogation signal that excites the RF resonator. The wireless RF reader detects a sensing signal retransmitted by the RF resonator and includes a processor for determining the physical or environmental parameter at the location of the RF resonator from the sensing signal.

12-23-2010

20120293279

INTEGRATED CAVITY FILTER/ANTENNA SYSTEM - An integrated cavity filter/antenna system includes a substrate, a cavity filter formed in or on the substrate. A first cavity resonator is in or on the substrate that is enclosed by metal walls. At least a second cavity resonator is formed in or on the substrate that is enclosed by metal walls. An inter-resonator coupling structure couples energy between the first cavity resonator and the second cavity resonator. An antenna is integrated with one of the cavity resonators so that the antenna acts as both a port of the cavity filter and as a radiating element for the filter/antenna system. A connector is coupled to one of the cavity resonators for coupling energy into the filter/antenna system.

11-22-2012

20150028889

LOW-PROFILE WIRELESS PASSIVE RESONATORS FOR SENSING - A resonator for sensing a physical or an environmental parameter includes a support having a top surface that provides a ground plane, and a polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) element positioned on the top surface including a PDC layer, and a metal patch on the PDC layer. The metal patch is electrically isolated from all surrounding structure, and the resonator has a resonant frequency that changes as a function of the physical or environmental parameter. A system for wirelessly sensing a physical or environmental parameter includes at least one resonator and a wireless RF reader located remotely from the resonator for transmitting a wide-band RF interrogation signal that excites the resonator. The wireless RF reader detects a sensing signal retransmitted by the resonator and includes a processor for determining the physical or environmental parameter at the location of the resonator from the sensing signal.

01-29-2015

Patent applications by Xun Gong, Oviedo, FL US

Yanfeng Gong, Pullman, WA US

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20090099798

Real-Time Power System Oscillation Detection Using Modal Analysis - A power system oscillation detection device is provided for use in an electric power system. A plurality of sample signals are acquired from the electrical power system via a plurality of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) in communication with the power system. The power system oscillation detection device includes a real-time modal analysis module, a real-time mode identification module, and real-time decision and control logic. The real-time modal analysis module calculates modes of at least one of the signals, each mode including mode information. The real-time mode identification module together with the real-time decision and control logic determines, from the mode information, whether there is an undesirable oscillation in the electric power system and activates a remedial action.

04-16-2009

20110264388

FAULT LOCATION IN ELECTRIC POWER DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Accurately calculating location of a fault even on a branched, non-homogenous, radial electric power distribution system. The calculation includes determining a calculated reactance or impedance to the fault, and uses the line parameters to determine locations on the system that match the calculated reactance to the fault. The calculation may further include a determination of faulted phase and eliminate fault location possibilities based on absence of the faulted phase at those locations. The calculation may further use data reported from line monitors such as faulted circuit indicators (FCIs).

10-27-2011

20110264389

Fault Location in Electric Power Delivery Systems - Accurately calculating location of a phase-to-phase fault even on a branched, non-homogenous, radial electric power distribution system. The calculation includes determining a calculated reactance to the fault without using positive-sequence current measurements, and uses the line parameters to determine locations on the system that match the calculated reactance to the fault. The calculation may further include a determination of faulted phase and eliminate fault location possibilities based on absence of the faulted phase at those locations.

10-27-2011

20120068717

FAULT LOCATION IN A NON-HOMOGENEOUS ELECTRIC POWER LINE - Fault location on a non-homogeneous electric power line that includes a plurality of sections by determining a section in which negative-sequence voltage magnitude profiles calculated from each terminal of the power line intersect. The fault location may determine the faulted section and determine the location of the fault within the faulted section. To determine the fault location, the negative-sequence voltage magnitude profiles may be calculated from measurements taken at each terminal of the power line and compared to determine a point where the profiles intersect. The profiles may be calculated using power line properties and measurements from each terminal.

03-22-2012

20130088239

FAULT-TYPE IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC POWER DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying a fault type in an electric power delivery system using an angle difference between a total zero-sequence current and a total negative-sequence current and a comparison of phase-to-phase currents against a threshold. The angle difference falls into one of a number of predetermined angle difference sectors. Each sector is associated with a phase-to-ground fault type and a phase-to-phase-to-ground fault type or two phase-to-phase-to-ground fault types. The phase-to-phase current(s) of the indicated phase-to-phase-to-ground fault type(s) associated with the sector are compared with a threshold to determine which of the fault types of the sector is the actual fault type. The threshold may be a multiple of a maximum phase-to-phase current.

04-11-2013

Patent applications by Yanfeng Gong, Pullman, WA US

Ying Gong, Collierville, TN US

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20110005739

Copper Alloy for Heat Exchanger Tube - An alloy comprising copper, nickel, tin and, optionally, phosphorus which can be used in, for example, a copper alloy tube for heat exchangers that provides excellent fracture strength and processability for reducing the weight of the tube and for use in high pressure applications with cooling media such as carbon dioxide.

01-13-2011

20110180244

Copper Alloys and Heat Exchanger Tubes - Alloys comprising copper, iron, tin and, optionally, phosphorus or copper, zinc, tin and, optionally, phosphorus, which can be used in, for example, a copper alloy tube for heat exchangers that provides excellent fracture strength and processability for reducing the weight of the tube and for use in high pressure applications with cooling media such as carbon dioxide.

Copper Alloys and Heat Exchanger Tubes - Alloys comprising copper, iron, tin and, optionally, phosphorus or copper, zinc, tin and, optionally, phosphorus, which can be used in, for example, a copper alloy tube for heat exchangers that provides excellent fracture strength and processability for reducing the weight of the tube and for use in high pressure applications with cooling media such as carbon dioxide.

10-10-2013

Patent applications by Ying Gong, Collierville, TN US

Yixing Gong, Atlanta, GA US

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20100218124

LOGIC FOR DESIGNING PORTLET VIEWS - A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product of designing views of portlets are presented. The computer-implemented method, which is executed on a specific processor, receives, from a client, multiple requirements for portlets and views of a portal application. Common business components are then extracted from the multiple requirements, and the business components are classified into categories of containers, data entry forms, or tables. A library of implemented common business components is created and provided to multiple developers, who are then able to design the views of the portlets, such that the portal application views will have a similar look and feel.

08-26-2010

20130091484

SYSTEM FOR GENERATING APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE DESIGN WORK PRODUCTS - Retrieving a question regarding requirements of an application from a data object node of an architecture design solution repository with architecture design solutions comprising a plurality of data object trees each with a plurality of data object nodes. Displaying a question regarding the requirements of the application to an application user through an interface and receiving an indication of an answer chosen by the application user. Indicating within the data object node which answer was chosen by the application user and determining which data object node to retrieve a next question from based on answer indicated by the user. Determining which architecture design solution within the architecture design solution repository matches the requirements of the application indicated by the application user and generating an architecture design work product based on matching the data object nodes to architecture design solutions within the architecture design solution repository.

04-11-2013

Yixing Gong, New Britain, CT US

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20120151388

CREATING PORTALS HAVING CONSISTENT APPEARANCES - A processor-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product creates a portal application. Multiple rules for portlets and views of a portal application are received. Common business user interface components are classified into user interface component categories, which include a container category for twisties and tabs. A portal application is created based on the user interface component categories, such that views of the portlets within the portal application have a similar look and feel.

Antibodies to Olanzapine Haptens and Use Thereof - Disclosed is an antibody which binds to olanzapine, which can be used to detect olanzapine in a sample such as in a competitive immunoassay method. The antibody can be used in a lateral flow assay device for point-of-care detection of olanzapine, including multiplex detection of aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, and risperidone in a single lateral flow assay device.

02-27-2014

20140057304

Antibodies to Olanzapine and Use Thereof - Disclosed is an antibody which binds to olanzapine, which can be used to detect olanzapine in a sample such as in a competitive immunoassay method. The antibody can be used in a lateral flow assay device for point-of-care detection of olanzapine, including multiplex detection of aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, and risperidone in a single lateral flow assay device.

02-27-2014

20140057305

Antibodies to Quetiapine Haptens and Use Thereof - Disclosed is an antibody which binds to quetiapine, which can be used to detect quetiapine in a sample such as in a competitive immunoassay method. The antibody can be used in a lateral flow assay device for point-of-care detection of quetiapine, including multiplex detection of aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, and risperidone in a single lateral flow assay device.

02-27-2014

20140057306

Antibodies to Quetiapine and Use Thereof - Disclosed is an antibody which binds to quetiapine, which can be used to detect quetiapine in a sample such as in a competitive immunoassay method. The antibody can be used in a lateral flow assay device for point-of-care detection of quetiapine, including multiplex detection of aripiprazole, quetiapine, olanzapine, and risperidone in a single lateral flow assay device.

Yongping Gong, Eagan, MN US

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20100247883

CORROSION RESISTANT COATING FOR COPPER SUBSTRATE - A protecting coating for a copper substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises seed layer comprising titanium ions that forms an “alloy-like” structure with the copper substrate. The coating further comprises a first layer of carbon disposed on the seed layer comprising titanium ions. A second layer comprising titanium is disposed on the first layer of carbon, and a second layer of carbon is disposed on the second layer comprising titanium.

09-30-2010

20130252018

CORROSION RESISTANT COATING FOR COPPER SUBSTRATE - A protecting coating for a copper substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises seed layer comprising titanium ions that forms an “alloy-like” structure with the copper substrate. The coating further comprises a first layer of carbon disposed on the seed layer comprising titanium ions. A second layer comprising titanium is disposed on the first layer of carbon, and a second layer of carbon is disposed on the second layer comprising titanium.

09-26-2013

Patent applications by Yongping Gong, Eagan, MN US

Yu Gong, Orlando, FL US

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20130016338

SCANNER WITH PHASE AND PITCH ADJUSTMENT - A method for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object point on a surface of an object, including steps of providing a transparent plate having a first region and a second region, the second region having a different wedge angle than the first region; splitting a first beam of light into a first light and a second light; sending the first light through the first region or the second region; combining the first light and the second light to produce a fringe pattern on the surface of the object, the pitch of the fringe pattern depending on the wedge angle through which the first light travels; imaging the object point onto an array point on a photosensitive array to obtain an electrical data value; determining the three-dimensional coordinates of the first object point based at least in part on the electrical data value.

01-17-2013

20130016362

DEVICE AND METHOD USING A SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR TO FIND 3D COORDINATES OF AN OBJECT - A method for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object point on a surface of an object, the method including steps of: providing a source, a projector, and a camera; in each of two instances: spatially modulating source light; sending a modulator pattern of light through the projector lens to form light spots; filtering the spots with a pinhole plate; propagating light from the light spots onto the object to produce a fringe pattern; imaging the object point with a camera lens onto an array point of the photosensitive array to obtain first and second electrical data values from the photosensitive array; and determining the three-dimensional coordinates of the first object point based at least in part on the first electrical data value, the second electrical data value, and a baseline length.

METHOD OF FORMING A PACKAGED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method is used to form a packaged semiconductor device. A semiconductor device, which has an active surface, is placed in an opening of a circuit board. The circuit board has a first major surface and a second major surface having the opening, first vias that extend between the first major surface and the second major surface, first contact pads terminating the vias at the first major surface, and second contact pads terminating the vias at the second major surface. A dielectric layer is applied over the semiconductor device and the second major surface of the circuit board. An interconnect layer is formed over the dielectric layer. The interconnect layer has second vias electrically connected to the second contact pads, third vias that are electrically connected to the active surface of the semiconductor device, an exposed surface, and third contact pads at the exposed surface.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGING HAVING PRE-ENCAPSULATION THROUGH VIA FORMATION USING DROP-IN SIGNAL CONDUITS - A semiconductor device package having pre-formed and placed through vias and a process for making such a package is provided. One or more signal conduits are placed in a holder that is subsequently embedded in an encapsulated semiconductor device package. The ends of the signal conduits are exposed and the signal conduits are then used as through package vias, providing signal-bearing pathways between interconnects or contacts on the bottom and top of the package. Holders can be provided in a variety of geometries and materials, depending upon the nature of the application. Further, multiple holders with signal conduits can be provided in a single package to provide for more complex interconnect configuration demands in, for example, system-in-a-package applications.

02-28-2013

20130049218

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGING HAVING PRE-ENCAPSULATION THROUGH VIA FORMATION - A method for forming signal conduits before encapsulation for incorporation as through vias in a semiconductor device package is provided. One or more signal conduits are formed through photolithography and metal deposition on a metal film or substrate. After removing photoresistive material, the semiconductor device package is built by encapsulating the signal conduits along with any semiconductor die and other parts of the package. The ends of the signal conduits are exposed and the signal conduits can then be used as through vias, providing signal-bearing pathways between interconnects or contacts on the bottom and top of the package, and electrical contacts of the semiconductor die. Using this method, signal conduits can be provided in a variety of geometric placings in the semiconductor device package. A semiconductor device package including the signal conduits made from the above method is also provided.

02-28-2013

20130052777

BACK SIDE ALIGNMENT STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGES - A mechanism for accurate alignment of semiconductor package back side interconnect processing is provided. As semiconductor die are placed in position for an encapsulated panel, two or more alignment die having fiducial markings formed on the back, or non-active, side of those die are also placed in the panel. Once all the die and other components have been placed for the panel, the panel is encapsulated using an encapsulant. Excess encapsulant, if any, is removed by a process such as backgrinding. The back grinding process exposes the back side of the alignment die and the fiducial features on those alignment die. The fiducial features on the alignment die can then be used for alignment of backside processing operations on the panel.

02-28-2013

20130056861

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A method of forming a semiconductor device includes affixing a die to a heat sink to form a die and heat sink assembly and then placing the die and heat sink assembly on a support element. A semiconductor device includes a die and heat sink assembly disposed on a support element. The die and heat sink assembly is pre-assembled prior to being disposed on the support element.

03-07-2013

20130113091

METHOD OF PACKAGING SEMICONDUCTOR DIE - A method of packaging a semiconductor die includes the use of an embedded ground plane or drop-in embedded unit. The embedded unit is a single, stand-alone unit with at least one cavity. The embedded unit is placed on and within an encapsulation area of a process mounting surface. The embedded unit may have different sizes and shapes and a number of different cavities that can be placed in a predetermined position on a substrate, panel or tape during processing of semiconductor dies that are embedded into redistributed chip package (RCP) or wafer level package (WFL) panels. The embedded unit provides the functionality and design flexibility to run a number of embedded units and semiconductor dies or components having different sizes and dimensions in a single processing panel or batch and reduces die drift, movement or skew during encapsulation and post-encapsulation cure.

05-09-2013

20130127030

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGING HAVING SUBSTRATE WITH PRE-ENCAPSULATION THROUGH VIA FORMATION - A method for forming through vias in a semiconductor device package prior to package encapsulation is provided. One or more signal conduits are formed through photolithography and metal deposition on a printed circuit substrate having interconnect pads. After removing photoresistive material, the semiconductor device package is built by encapsulating the signal conduits along with any semiconductor die, wire bonding, and other parts of the package. Free ends of each signal conduit are exposed and the signal conduits are used as through vias to provide signal-bearing pathways between connections from a top-mounted package to a printed circuit substrate interconnect and electrical contacts of the semiconductor die or package contacts. Using this method, signal conduits can be provided in a variety of geometric placings on the printed circuit substrate for inclusion in a semiconductor device package. A semiconductor device package incorporating the pre-fabricated through vias is also provided.

05-23-2013

20130154091

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGING USING ENCAPSULATED CONDUCTIVE BALLS FOR PACKAGE-ON-PACKAGE BACK SIDE COUPLING - A semiconductor device package having an embedded three-dimensional interconnect structure and a process for making such a package is provided. One or more ball conductors are attached to a major surface of a substrate that provides at least an electrical conduit from the ball conductor to an opposite major surface of the substrate. The substrate can also provide an interconnect between solder balls. The combination of solder balls and substrate is encapsulated in the semiconductor device package. The ends of the signal conduits are exposed on one major surface of the device package, while a portion of the ball conductors is exposed on the opposite major surface of the device package. The ball conductors and signal conduits provide signal-bearing pathways between the major surfaces of the package. Contacts created by the back grinded ball conductors are used to form a package-on-package structure by coupling with contacts from another package.

06-20-2013

20130320530

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH REDISTRIBUTED CONTACTS - A surface mount semiconductor device is assembled by positioning an array of semiconductor dies with an array of metallic ground plane members between and beside the semiconductor dies. The arrays of dies and ground plane members are encapsulated in a molding compound. A redistribution layer is formed on the arrays of dies and ground plane members. The redistribution layer has an array of sets of redistribution conductors within a layer of insulating material. The redistribution conductors interconnect electrical contacts of the dies with external electrical contact elements of the device. As multiple devices are formed at the same time, adjacent devices are separated (singulated) by cutting along saw streets between the dies. The molding compound is interposed between tie bars of the ground plane members and the insulating material of the redistribution layer in the saw streets, and at the side surfaces of the singulated devices.